El secreto de las hormigas (The Ants' Secret)

Name: El secreto de las hormigas (The Ants' Secret)
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9788419464101
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Baltasar Magro

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El secreto de las hormigas by Baltasar Magro is a delightful children's book that explores the fascinating world of ants through a captivating story. It follows a young protagonist's discovery of a hidden society in the undergrowth, revealing the secret lives, teamwork, and incredible organisation of ants. The narrative is both educational and enchanting, sparking curiosity and a sense of wonder about nature.
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El secreto de las hormigas (The Ants' Secret)

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy enchanting tales that unveil the hidden wonders of nature. You might like it if you're looking for an engaging story that combines adventure and education, perfect for igniting curiosity in young readers about the fascinating world of ants and their secretive lives.

Silver Medal at the 2019 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. A magical, educational book printed in stone paper about the importance of showing love and respect for animal life.Medalla de Plata en los Moonbeam Children's Book Awards de 2019. Un libro mgico y educativo, impreso en papel de piedra, sobre la importancia de mostrar amor y respeto por los animales.

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Description

El secreto de las hormigas (The Ants' Secret) is a story about the importance of respecting animals and nature, and in this case, ants. Printed on Stone Paper.

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El secreto de las hormigas receives praise for its harmonious art and text that together create a magical realism akin to classic Latin American storytelling. With visual elements reminiscent of Lane Smith and worldbuilding that echoes the film Antz, the book effectively introduces children to the intricate lives of ants, highlighting their essential ecological roles and contributions to the environment.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788419464101

Publisher: Cuento de Luz SL

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: Spain

Imprint: Cuento de Luz SL

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Dani Padrn

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 209.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 28

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About the Author

Baltasar Magro Santana (Toledo, Spain, 1949) is an acclaimed writer and journalist. He studied Philosophy and Literature at the Autonomous University of Madrid and, years after, studied Journalism. For more than thirty years he has worked in different television programs as a scriptwriter of cultural, documentary and entertainment programs. In 2019 the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Toledo awarded him the Literature Prize and he was nominated for the Emmy Awards for TV in the United States for a report on the 1981 Spanish coup d'etat attempt.

The award-winning illustrator Dani Padrn was born in Ourense, Spain, an architect by training. He started his career as an illustrator in 2011, after winning the Pura e Dora Vezquez Award for the illustrations of his first book. Since then, he has published several picture books. In 2016 he was awarded Gold Medal at the International Latino Book Awards with the book The Little Golden Key, published by Cuento de Luz.